A Pentagon watchdog has found that former Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Signal chats put troops at risk, sources say. The watchdog is looking into whether the chats were used to share sensitive information about military operations.
Meanwhile, D-Day veteran Charlie Shay dies at 101. Shay was a World War II veteran who survived the Battle of Normandy and later became a decorated Medal of Honor recipient. He passed away on December 1, 2025.
In other news, a CBS News investigative team has found that certain groups are using social media to spread misinformation about the U.S. military and its operations. The investigation is ongoing.
The Pentagon has also confirmed that it is investigating allegations of insider threats within the ranks of the U.S. military. The investigation is focused on determining whether any individuals have compromised national security by sharing sensitive information with foreign adversaries.
In a related story, a new report from the Pentagon's independent watchdog agency has found that the Defense Department's cybersecurity systems are not as secure as they claim to be. The report warns that the department's systems are vulnerable to hacking and other types of cyber threats.
The watchdog agency also criticized the Defense Department for its slow response to the growing threat of cyber attacks on military networks. The report said that the department's response times were often longer than necessary, which put national security at risk.
The report's findings have raised concerns among lawmakers and Pentagon officials about the department's ability to protect its networks from cyber threats. The Defense Department has promised to take steps to improve its cybersecurity posture, but it remains to be seen whether those efforts will be effective in preventing future breaches.
Meanwhile, D-Day veteran Charlie Shay dies at 101. Shay was a World War II veteran who survived the Battle of Normandy and later became a decorated Medal of Honor recipient. He passed away on December 1, 2025.
In other news, a CBS News investigative team has found that certain groups are using social media to spread misinformation about the U.S. military and its operations. The investigation is ongoing.
The Pentagon has also confirmed that it is investigating allegations of insider threats within the ranks of the U.S. military. The investigation is focused on determining whether any individuals have compromised national security by sharing sensitive information with foreign adversaries.
In a related story, a new report from the Pentagon's independent watchdog agency has found that the Defense Department's cybersecurity systems are not as secure as they claim to be. The report warns that the department's systems are vulnerable to hacking and other types of cyber threats.
The watchdog agency also criticized the Defense Department for its slow response to the growing threat of cyber attacks on military networks. The report said that the department's response times were often longer than necessary, which put national security at risk.
The report's findings have raised concerns among lawmakers and Pentagon officials about the department's ability to protect its networks from cyber threats. The Defense Department has promised to take steps to improve its cybersecurity posture, but it remains to be seen whether those efforts will be effective in preventing future breaches.